A truly heartwarming and infectious documentary about the best photographer you (maybe) never heard of. With no small effort from himself to avoid the limelight, Bill Cunningham has been chronicling NYC fashion with an ethnographer's eye for the past half of a century. Aside from his uniquely indiscreet style and photographs, Bill Cunningham almost lives like a modern-day Saint Francis - an awe-inspiring modesty, genuine care for his life's work, and joyful personality. New York City will be poorer without his presence, but is also extremely lucky to have been his home all this time. He sets the bar for integrity, passion, class and humility. The film does him justice and is that rare delight that had me smiling the whole way through. Bill might not have what society values (fame, wealth, power), but it's only because he's turned these things down repeatedly. Also, he has much more - a life he loves. Admirable profile of one of NYC's best-kept secrets.
Maya HarrisI'm saving that! Of course he's amazingly talented and awesome. He's also so lovely and adorable...makes me smile every time I see his mug or hear him narrating On the Street.
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Maya Harris I'm saving that! Of course he's amazingly talented and awesome. He's also so lovely and adorable...makes me smile every time I see his mug or hear him narrating On the Street.
